United Nations: The UN Security Council commenced closed-door consultations here on the situation between India and Pakistan, hours after Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours being “at their highest in years”. Pakistan, currently a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, had requested for “closed consultations” on the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a meeting of the committee responsible for the appointment of the CBI director. The meeting was also attended by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office…
Hyderabad: The IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad was abandoned due to relentless rain at the innings break, ending SRH’s playoff hopes, here on Monday. Both teams received one point each. SRH now have seven points from 11 matches and are out of contention, while DC moved to 13 points from 11 games…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that talking about peace with India is “treated as a crime” in Pakistan, whereas in India, dialogue is “tolerated, debated and even promoted on mainstream platforms”. “To those in India who continue to preach ‘Aman ki Asha’ without grasping the ground reality — understand this:…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday said that the deportation of Pakistanis should be considered on a case-by-case basis, as there have been many painful human stories. The Thiruvananthapuram MP said that both governments have taken a hard stand, and obviously, that is what is currently being followed. Speaking to PTI on the…
As India braces for potential military retaliation against Pakistan following the brutal massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, the Telangana government is rolling out the red carpet for the Miss World 2024 pageant. Slated for May 31 in Hyderabad, the 72nd edition of the global beauty contest is being projected as a grand showcase of…
Girja Shankar Dixit Colonel Hemchandra Ramachandra Adhikari, popularly known as Hemu Adhikari, was a distinguished figure in Indian cricket and the armed forces. Born on July 31, 1919, in Pune, Maharashtra, he became a symbol of resilience and dedication both on the cricket field and in military service. His journey through cricket is marked by…
U Lakshman Rao Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is a brilliant expression of divine intellect woven into the rich tapestry of mythology. Unlike the grand and powerful avatars before him, Vamana marks a shift from the colossal to the minuscule — from mighty weapons to a simple staff and water pot, from swift…
The valiant son of Vayu, Maruti, cast his keen gaze over countless domains, yet closure eluded him. A moment of pause gripped his mind—was there merit in re-examining his conclusions? The divine craft before him was woven with mysteries, yet remained obedient to the will of its master, the demon king. This celestial chariot, wrought…
Kakkunje Shri Ishta Siddhi Vinayaka Temple is located in Kakkunje village, near Kundapura in the Udupi district of Karnataka. The temple is nestled in a serene rural setting, surrounded by green fields and coconut palms, about 7 kilometers from Kundapura town. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha), worshipped here in a…
